Paul J Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi. Things are slowly shaping up for me at home and it has given me a bit more time to try and get back into building something. I am hoping to make some headway into building the Aeroclub 48th Tiger Moth for the GB. I have some pics to do and will post as and when. I'll just have to see how things go. Cheers for now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Well done Paul, so pleased to hear that things are improving. You'll really relish a bit of time modelling when you finally get the chance and we, of course, are delighted to have you along in YOUR GB! Regards Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi Paul Good to see you building a moth, good luck with your build fella. All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 It will be nice to see a 1/48 version. Is that injected or vac? Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 This one: And a couple pics with some preliminaries such as white primer and pre drillled some holes for the struts and rigging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Great to see this taking shape Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 It looks nice. I have the Aeroclub 1/48 Demon - the Tiger Moth looks just as good! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Not a lot done, but here are some progress pics: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Well I rate that as quite a lot Paul, I know you know your Tiger Moths and she's looking grand. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Cheers Max. However, I had a couple evenings where I got carried away and neglected to do photos of the work. I have a feeling that the @mojo' thingy and my other issues have gone away...... I feel that "buzzz" coming back but I don't want to get carried away-- in case...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 ......Yep, know what you mean! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Looking good Paul All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 I know I have been a bit quiet since trying to get back in but situations change rapidly for me and i snatch what time i can for modelling. But just for now one pic : Top wing on. Rigging has also been carried out but battery on camera fizzled out at the wrong moment typically. But I promise I'll post pics of more progress very soon... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Looking great - have one of these to do as part of my 501 Squadron theme - have no idea where to start looking for reference pictures though! I shall be following this one . . . Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Looking great - have one of these to do as part of my 501 Squadron theme - have no idea where to start looking for reference pictures though! I shall be following this one . . . Nick If you mean reference pictures for the Tiger Moth, try looking in the Reference thread for this GB Nick. Max Good job Paul, you've used your snatched moments to great effect.....she looks beautiful! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Coming along very nicely Paul. Looks like a nice kit so I might have to look around for one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 If you mean reference pictures for the Tiger Moth, try looking in the Reference thread for this GB Nick. Max Hi Max, Tiger Moth references no problem - it's reference to Tiger Moths in 501 Squadron markings that I can't find even with two books about 501 Squadron. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hmmm, feared that might be the case Nick. I'll have a quick look at what I've got but I don't hold out a lot of hope. Presumably she was a squadron hack? Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I don't wish to hijack Paul's thread so I'll make this the last comment here. I have a book which I think lists known serial numbers for any aircraft used by 501 so I'll have look and get back to by pm. Thanks in anticipation! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 One side with rigging done...How I do my rigging. Hole right through both wings, pass preferred rigging material through hole in one wing then secure with cyano, thread remaining length through other wing...[/... like this and pull taught with self gripping tweezers and glue the second point. When dry trim off excess and ...voila!A peak into the cockpit.The thing is I am now at a stage of trying to choose a colour scheme. I would like to do CDC or a yellow one or maybe even a camo /yellow one of a Polish EFTS.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Looking like a proper Tiger Moth now Paul, lovely work. I have to admit that I struggled with the white metal main undercarriage section when I did my first Aeroclub one but yours looks to be pretty good. Not my favourite modelling medium though! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Looking very nice! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Looks awesome Paul. Ah colour scheme choice. Not easy for a Tiger so good luck mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Wow looking good Paul All the bestChris​ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Not done a lot lately but here are some more 'in progress ' pics. Found some fine copper wire strands amongst my odd materials and made use of it to represent the fuel line from the tank down to the upper cowling. Also made a couple of undercart support stays for want of a better description. Also in one pic I have made aileron bellcrank and cable. Not brilliant pics but hope thye show enough. Still undecided on a colour scheme but its very much ready for some colour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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